Animal Genetic Engineering: Of Pigs, Oncomice, and Men

Edited by Peter Wheale & Ruth Mcnally

ISBN 10: 0745307558 / ISBN 13: 9780745307558

Published by London: Pluto Press, 1995

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Paperback. ; Measures C Format (8½" x 5¼") (0.8 kg); pp (xxii) 293; Index; Includes: 4 pp. publishers advertisements to the rear; References; Glossary; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #195678 ||.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Animal Genetic Engineering: Of Pigs, Oncomice, and Men
• Publisher: London: Pluto Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0745307558
• ISBN 13: 9780745307558
• Binding: Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.)
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of the main topics presented in the book, briegly outlining each contributor's focus. I particularly enjoyed the fact that edited transcripts of the discussions which took place at the conference itself were appended at the end of each part. ...it has none of the weaknesses usually associated with the "philosopher's outflow". Jeremy Rifkin suceeds in delineating his views on the various aspects of genetic engineering in a very systematic way, with the use of particulary pertinent examples. I must admit that it is the chapter which most appealed to me, and I would strongly recommen it to any reader who cannot spare the time to read the whole book. Animal Genetic Engineering: Of Pigs, Oncomice and Men is a high quality book, in which the editors kep their promises to the reader.

About the Authors

Peter Wheale is a director of Bio-Information (International) Ltd. With Ruth McNally he is also the editor of The Bio Revolution (Pluto Press).

Ruth McNally is Professor of Technological Innovation and Social Change. She is interdisciplinary, and has expertise in the policy and practices of genomics, biosciences, Big Data and digital technologies. Her published work includes Bio-Revolution (Pluto Press), Truth Machine: The Contentious History of DNA Profiling, (winner of a Distinguished Publication Award by the American Sociological Association). She is an editorial board member of: New Genetics and Society; Life Sciences, Society and Policy; and Big Data and Society.